Former Conservative MP Nick De Bois CBE kicks off today's show to discuss Boris Johnson under fire over response to Chris Pincher scandal, and the second coming of Tony Blair. Former Prisons Minister Anne Widdecombe joins shortly after to discuss how 22,000 crime suspects are roaming free after court no shows are going unpunished by police. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Republic to discuss his column over the weekend, the appeal process to prevent Julian...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author and Sociologist Professor Frank Furedi kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines including Nicola Sturgeon's new calls for yet another Scottish Independence referendum, Boris Johnsons new Covid inquiry and why parents are battling to see ‘secret’ lessons on white privilege. Former Defence Minister & Former Conservative MP Sir Gerald Howarth joins shortly after to discuss the latest from the Ukraine/Russia conflict as Boris Johnson arrives at NATO under pressure to ...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brenden Chilton - CEO of Independent Business Network kicks off today's show to discuss how a government under Boris Johnson feels like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel with increasing inflation and strikes, and no plan to cut taxes or plan to grow the economy. Tensions rise in Ukraine as NATO announces their plan to deploy 30,000 troops - the biggest force since Cold War - as Britain and its allies face their '1937 moment', former army officer and conservative MP Colonel James Su...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Brexit Party MEP kicks off today's show to discuss Boris Johnson's recent influx of new letters of no confidence from Tory MPs after stating he wants to stay in office until 2030. Executive Director of The Henry Jackson Society joins shortly after to discuss why Prince Charles is facing an inquiry into a sheikh’s €3m charity cash donation. Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens returns for his weekly segment at The Independent Republic to discuss the issues with tribal ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast TalkTV Presenter and Leader of the Reform UK Party Richard Tice kicks off todays show to discuss last nights by election results, Conservative MP Craign Mackinlay joins shortly after to discuss Conservative Party Leader Oliver Dowdens resignation and what the future holds for the party. Former NHS Trust Chair Martin Gower returns to the Independent Republic to discuss why NHS unions are warning of industrial unrest over expected 3% pay rise, Columnist for The Independent Mary Dejevsky ...
Jun 24, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast TalkTV International Editor Isabel Oakeshott kicks off today's show to discuss the shocking cost of living crisis in the UK as prices soar across the country when it comes to fuel, heating bills etc. Conservative MP Marco Longhi joins shortly after to discuss Dominc Raabs newly proposed British Bill of Rights and this may assist in the UK's efforts to go forward with the Rwanda Migrant Plan despite the ECHRs best efforts to thwart this from going ahead. Independent Statistici...
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Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston kicks off todays show to discuss Lord Geidt quitting his role as Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser and why Rwanda deportation flights could be held up for a year by judges despite Dominic Raab's plot to ignore their efforts. Dr Charles Levinson joins shortly after to discuss growing frustrations over an increasing shortage of doctors and lack of appointments. Chief Travel Correspondent at The Independent Simon Calder returns to The Independent ...
Jun 16, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast TalkTV Presenter and Leader of the Reform UK party Richard Tice kicks off todays show to discuss the latest news surrounding the Rwanda Migrant Asylum plan after a plane set for the African country never managed to depart the UK yesterday after legal battles. Football Editor at The Sun newspaper Charlie Wyatt joins shortly after to discuss Englands humiliating defeat to Hungary and what that means for Gareth Southgate and his future as England Manager. Director of the Defence & Security Unit...
Jun 15, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Shadow Home Secretary and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe kicks off today's show to discuss her column in The Daily Express this morning urging the country to support the Prime Minister following his successful vote of no confidence. Founder of FairFuel UK Howard Cox joins shortly after to discuss petrol hotting £2 a litre in the UK and what the government needs to do to ensure this doesn't increase any higher. Conservative MP Chris Loder returns to The Independent Republic to discuss new...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amidst Prime Minister Boris Johnsons successful vote of no confidence result, Political Correspondent at The Sun newspaper Ryan Sabey kicks off the show to provide his reaction. Conservative MP Lee Anderson joins shortly after to defend the Prime Minister against the backlash received. Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice joins shortly after to provide his take, as well as Political columnist Trevor Kavanagh. John leech from the RMT Union closes the show to discuss what strikes may be taking place a...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast TalkTV Presenter Piers Morgan kicks off todays show to discuss tonights show where the no confidence vote on Prime minister Boris Johnson will be considered, Former Political Editor at The Sunday Express Kirsty Buchanan joins shortly after to provide her take on the no confidence vote and who could be set to replace Boris should the worst happen. Former Conservative MP and columnist for The Times and The Spectator returns to The Independent Republic to provide his opinion on the breaking news of...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author and Sociologist Frank Furedi kicks off today's show to discuss the weeks top headlines including why the country needs better leaders who are willing to listen to their citizenry. Lead Writer for The Spectator Ross Clark joins shortly after to discuss why the World Health Organisation has lost all credibility, and Rishi Sunak's recent plans to create an NFT for Britain. Chairman of the Net Zero Scrutiny Group Craig Mackinlay MP returns to The Independent Republic to discuss why ...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast TalkTV Presenter and Leader of Reform UK Richard Tice kicks off today's show to react to Chancellor Sunak'd unveiling of a £21bn package while U-turning on a windfall tax to help Britons 'hit hard' by the cost of living surge, and why more than one million foreign nationals have been allowed to live in the UK this year alone. Chief Operating Officer & Energy Analyst at the IEA Andy Mayer joins shortly after to discuss further the Tories split on Rishi’s tax spe...
May 27, 2022•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Editor of The Spectator and The Sun Columnist Rod Liddle kicks off todays show to discuss yesterdays release of the damning Sue Gray report and what the future holds for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Criminal Defence Lawyer Nick Freeman joins shortly after to discuss the alarming rates of e scooter injuries as figures quadruple. Political Commentator Richard Taylor returns to the Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the latest headlines from clown world, and Dr David Bull closes ...
May 26, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Baroness Claire Fox of Buckley kicks off todays show to discuss the today's release of the Sue Gray report as well as recent discussions surrounding a new Schools Bill, Leader of the SDP William Clouston joins Mike shortly after to discuss his party's recent success in the local elections as well as his solutions for the ongoing cost of living crisis, and Eddie Dempsey returns to The Independent republic to explain why the RMT Union plans to undergo major strikes across the country this summer. ...
May 25, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Leader of Greater London Authority Conservatives Susan Hall kicks off todays show to discuss why the country needs to return to the office, and the failings of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Travel Editor of The Sun Lisa Minot joins shortly after yo shed light on planned rail strikes across the country during the jubilee weekend. Author and journalist Laura Dodsworth returns to The Independent Republic for her weekly takedown of the headlines dominating clown world as our Union Flag displays for Plati...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Baroness Kate Hoey kicks off today’s show to discuss the latest surrounding the NI protocol as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warns that unilateral UK legislation affecting the Northern Ireland protocol could endanger British prospects for a free trade deal with the US. Former NHS Trust Chair Martin Gower joins shortly after to discuss more failures by our NHS as it has been discovered the ambulance service has doctored documents to cover up truth about patient deaths. Mail on Sunday columnist Pe...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Shadow Home Secretary Ann Widdecombe kicks off todays show to discuss todays headlines regarding a Tory MPs arrest on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, how the home office managed to leak a prevent programme report on Islam and the Bank Of Engalnds failings at controlling inflation rates. Motoring Journalist Wuentin Willson joins shortly after to discuss why cyclists are being told to take up a 'prominent' position on the road. Tonia Buxton returns to the Independent Republic to discu...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Barrister and legal commentator Francis Hoar kicks off todays show to discuss the new chief inspector of constabulary recent statement that police forces are “not the thought police” and must focus on driving down crime given that charge rates are at their lowest in more than 30 years. Former Police Officer Harry Miller comes on shortly after to praise the chief inspectors recent comments and also discusses the lifting of restrictions on police stop and search powers. Mail on Sunday co...
May 17, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Deputy Director of Net Zero Watch Andrew Montford kicks off today's show to discuss Rishi Sunak's recent order for officials to examine plans for a potential windfall tax on oil and gas giants. Former MEP Ben Habib joins shortly after to discuss civil servants' continued refusal to return to the workplace as they state it 'is no longer a place'. Former MP Baroness Hoey of Lylehill and Rathlin returns to The Independent Republic to give her opinion on President Biden...
May 13, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sociologist and Author Professor Frank Furedi opens the show to discuss the 38 newly proposed laws put forward by Prince Charles in the Queen's speech yesterday afternoon, Boris Johnson's efforts in Ukraine are also debated, along with a discussion on calls for certain flawed GCSEs to be abolished from the education system. Dr Charles Levinson joins shortly after to delve into why GPs are reducing their working hours and patient intake. Army Officer of 26 years Colonel James Sunderland...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Associate Editor of The Spectator Rod Liddle kicks off today's show to discuss the top contenders for Keir Starmer's replacement, and Emmanuel Macron's latest invitation for Britain to join an alternative' European Political Community, and we delve into the SDPs recent success in the local elections to many peoples surprise. Head of Political Economy Dr Kristian Niemietz joins shortly after to discuss why NHS workers are being told Microaggressions are as bad as overt hatred. Laura Dodswort...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chief Political Correspondent at The Independent kicks off today's show to discuss the latest on Kier Starmer's future as he considers pledging to resign if fined over the ongoing ‘beergate’ scandal. Campaign Director for Defund The BBC Rebecca Ryan follows shortly after to discuss why the BBC is spending a whopping £50m in their attempts to figure out exactly what viewers want from the broadcasting giant. Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens returns to The Independent Rep...
May 09, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mail on Sunday columnist Dan Hodges kicks off todays show to discuss why England’s iconic Football’s Coming Home anthem faces axe as official World Cup song over fears it offends other nations, Director of Communications at the IEA Annabel Denham joins shortly after to discuss the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates to a 13-year high to tackle inflation. Political Commentator Richard Taylor returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the ongoing Beergate scandal and why th...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sun on Sunday Political Editor David Wooding kicks off today's show to discuss the ongoing scandals within government from both the Labour and Conservative parties, we also discuss why privately educated pupils are set to lose places at Oxbridge according to its Vice Chancellor. Former NHS trust chair Martin Gower joins shortly after to continue our investigation into the ongoing and relentless failings of the NHS and what can be done to improve the vitality of our health service and the ci...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast CEO of The Independent Business Network Brendan Chilton kicks off today's show to discuss the latest controversies to hit Westminster and beyond this week, Journalist and Author Laura Dodsworth returns for her weekly lowdown of the goings-on from clown world here at home and abroad as war propaganda from Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate and confuse. Former Scotland Yard Superintendent Nusrit Mehtab returns to The Independent Republic to discuss why fewer than half of senior pol...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Conservative MP for Ipswich kicks off today's show to discuss the wide range of controversies around Parliament; from Labour's Angela Rayner admitting she was in fact with Starmer during lockdown beers in Durham after previously denying this to be true, to party gate, tractor gate and everything in between. Chair of The British Dental Association Eddie Crouch joins shortly after to discuss how millions are now going without any medical care as dentists are leaving the NHS in their drov...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sociologist, Author and Free speech campaigner Professor Frank Furedi kicks off today’s show to discuss the why the Emmaneul Macrons recent victory in the recent French Elections will not revive the future prosperity of the European Union as nearly 50% of French citizens remain dismayed with its actions and efforts. Conservative MP for Bracknell and former Army officer Colonel James Sunderland joins shortly after to provide an update on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. TalkTV Presenter a...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Shadow Home Secretary and MEP Ann Widdecombe kicks off today's show to discuss why the Mail on Sunday’s editor has rejected a meeting with the House of Commons speaker after a story that accused Angela Rayner of “distracting” Boris Johnson with her legs. Chair of The House Of Commons Defence Select Committee and Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood joins shortly after to discuss Russia's recent acknowledgement the nation is 'engaged in war' with NATO, Germany's policy shift as th...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
